Lending

Lending protocols form the backbone of the decentralized money market, allowing users to lend or borrow digital assets without intermediaries. Using smart contracts, platforms like Aave and Morpho automate interest rates based on supply and demand while requiring over-collateralization for security. The 2026 lending landscape features advanced permissionless vaults and institutional-grade credit lines. This tag covers the evolution of capital efficiency, liquidations, and the integration of diverse collateral types, including LSTs and tokenized RWAs.

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Sammy Sadler On His Country Music Comeback Following The ‘Murder On Music Row’

Sammy Sadler On His Country Music Comeback Following The ‘Murder On Music Row’

The post Sammy Sadler On His Country Music Comeback Following The ‘Murder On Music Row’ appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Country artist Sammy Sadler Courtesy of 2911 Media Sammy Sadler, a country singer with a rich, traditional sounding voice and a reverence for 80s and 90s music, is excited about his just-released single “I Can’t Get Close Enough.” “It’s an Exile song that was a big hit for them a long time ago,” Sadler explains, “and Sonny and J.P. and Les, have been gracious enough to come in and sing with me on it.” It follows another single Sadler released earlier this year called “If I Had A Cheating Heart.” That, too, will be familiar to older country music fans. It was a hit for Mel Street in 1978 and later recorded by Don Williams, as well. Sadler has a close connection to music from the era of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Born in Memphis, his family moved to Texas when he was just a toddler. There, he developed a deep love for country music and by high school had formed his own band and performed at home and in surrounding states. Then, the year he graduated, he moved to Nashville and ended up getting a record deal at just 18 years old. “I ended up getting a record deal with Evergreen Records and even though it was an independent deal, that was kind of unheard of in those days for an 18-year-old,” he says. “And from 1985 to 1989, I had six nationally charted records.” But in 1989, he was caught in the middle of a shockingly violent crime that would derail his career for decades. Deadly Shooting on Music Row “I was on my sixth charting record with was the old Aaron Neville song “Tell It Like It Is,” and it took off for me,” Sadler recounts. “It was going up the charts and my label started…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Ethereum Price Prediction: Which Crypto is Being Compared to ETH Under $50?

Ethereum Price Prediction: Which Crypto is Being Compared to ETH Under $50?

Ethereum (ETH) remains the gold standard of smart contract platforms, with its early investors living large as the token rose from under $1 in 2015 to over $4,500 today. However, currently, analysts and experienced traders are making strong comparisons between Ethereum’s initial story of growth and Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a rising DeFi project that is […]

Author: Cryptopolitan
Pepe Price Prediction, Shiba Inu Latest News and The Best Coin To Buy In For Q4 Gains

Pepe Price Prediction, Shiba Inu Latest News and The Best Coin To Buy In For Q4 Gains

Pepe price prediction threads are heating up again, Shiba Inu news keeps flowing, and traders are asking the same question—what’s the best crypto to buy now for Q4 gains? Meme coins are still pulling big attention, but not all memes are created equal. With Layer Brett entering the scene, the comparison game just got a […] The post Pepe Price Prediction, Shiba Inu Latest News and The Best Coin To Buy In For Q4 Gains appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

Author: LiveBitcoinNews
S&P Global expands its reach with hybrid crypto-ecosystem index

S&P Global expands its reach with hybrid crypto-ecosystem index

S&P Global is mapping the merger of traditional and digital finance. Its new S&P Digital Markets 50 Index creates a unified benchmark, blending cryptocurrencies with the public equities of companies building the blockchain ecosystem. According to a press release dated…

Author: Crypto.news
Solana ETP Flows Top $500M as CME Futures Surge to $2.16B; What It Means for SOL as Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Leads DeFi

Solana ETP Flows Top $500M as CME Futures Surge to $2.16B; What It Means for SOL as Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Leads DeFi

Solana (SOL) is seeing strong traction as Q4 starts with over $500 million in ETP inflows and CME futures at $2.16 billion. However, as it rises, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is becoming another top crypto to watch. This $0.035 DeFi token is drawing investors with more than 60% of Stage 6 presale sold out. The project […]

Author: Cryptopolitan
Meanwhile raises $82 million to expand Bitcoin life insurance

Meanwhile raises $82 million to expand Bitcoin life insurance

The post Meanwhile raises $82 million to expand Bitcoin life insurance appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin life insurer Meanwhile has raised $82 million in new funding to meet surging global demand for BTC-denominated life insurance, annuities and savings products. The round was co-led by Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures, with participation from Pantera Capital, Apollo, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures, and Stillmark. The company is regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, giving it a prudential license comparable to traditional insurers while allowing it to operate globally. The raise brings Meanwhile’s total 2025 funding to $122 million, following a $40 million Series A earlier this year led by Framework Ventures and Fulgur Ventures.  CEO Zac Townsend said the company is “bringing the long-term capital discipline of life insurers to Bitcoin,” positioning BTC as a foundation for inflation-resistant savings and institutional financial products. Meanwhile’s model combines standard insurance structures with Bitcoin as a reserve asset, earning yield through conservative private credit and long-duration lending. The company reports Bitcoin assets under management up more than 200% in 2025 as investors seek protection from inflation and currency devaluation. Backers say the company is building core infrastructure for the Bitcoin economy, comparable to how traditional insurers underpin legacy financial markets.  Haun Ventures partner Chris Ahn said Meanwhile “will unlock a new wave of innovation across Bitcoin-denominated capital markets.” Bain Capital Crypto’s Stefan Cohen called it “a compliant path to Bitcoin-linked savings and retirement.” This is a developing story. This article was generated with the assistance of AI and reviewed by editor Jeffrey Albus before publication. Get the news in your inbox. Explore Blockworks newsletters: Source: https://blockworks.co/news/meanwhile-raises-82-million

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Bitcoin Becomes a “Cornerstone of Financial Security,” to Join Central Bank Reserves: Deutsche Bank

Bitcoin Becomes a “Cornerstone of Financial Security,” to Join Central Bank Reserves: Deutsche Bank

Bitcoin’s path to becoming a central bank reserve asset may no longer be far-fetched, according to Deutsche Bank analyst. Key Takeaways: Deutsche Bank says Bitcoin’s declining volatility and fixed supply make it a viable candidate for central bank reserves by 2030. Demand for Bitcoin is rising alongside gold as institutions and corporates seek alternatives to the US dollar. “Bitcoin treasuries” and growing institutional trust are helping position Bitcoin as a modern safe-haven asset. In a research note released Tuesday, Deutsche Bank strategists Marion Laboure and Camilla Siazon said the cryptocurrency is increasingly behaving like gold, and could join official reserves by 2030 if current trends hold. Analysts Say Bitcoin’s Stability Makes It Fit for Central Bank Reserves The analysts argued that Bitcoin’s falling volatility, rising liquidity, and fixed supply make it a viable addition to central bank balance sheets. “A strategic Bitcoin allocation could emerge as a modern cornerstone of financial security, echoing gold’s role in the 20th century,” the analysts wrote. Their projection comes as Bitcoin hit a record high of $125,000 this week, while gold neared $4,000 per ounce. Both assets have been climbing on the back of increased demand from central banks and corporates looking for alternatives to the US dollar and traditional assets. Gold has surged over 50% in 2025, its fastest yearly gain since 1979, when prices soared amid an inflationary oil crisis. Goldman Sachs recently raised its gold price target to $4,900, citing persistent demand from emerging market central banks. Bitcoin, while not traditionally considered a reserve asset, is starting to see similar demand patterns. Companies such as Michael Saylor’s Strategy have made Bitcoin a core part of their balance sheet strategy, turning it into a digital reserve asset. According to Laboure and Siazon, this growing trend of “Bitcoin treasuries” is helping normalize the asset in the eyes of institutional players. “Bitcoin is backed by nothing,” the analysts acknowledged. “But neither is gold in any functional sense. The difference is that Bitcoin’s volatility is now at historic lows, making it far more palatable to long-term holders.” Central banks, especially in emerging markets, have been steadily increasing their gold allocations in recent years as a hedge against political risk and a weakening US dollar. That same diversification logic, Deutsche Bank argues, could apply to Bitcoin as its market matures and institutional trust grows. Notably, this shift comes amid a paradox in global markets. The S&P 500 continues to hit record highs, up 14.6% year-to-date, while investors pour capital into so-called “safe haven” assets like gold and, increasingly, Bitcoin. Hex Trust CEO: US Banks Will Soon Offer Bitcoin Services Hex Trust CEO Alessio Quaglini believes US banks are on the verge of mainstreaming Bitcoin, pending regulatory clarity. He predicts that within months, most American banks will offer custody, trading, and deposit services for Bitcoin, calling U.S. regulation the “global benchmark” for institutional adoption. Founded in 2018, Hex Trust provides crypto custody, trading, lending, and staking services to institutions across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. With over 200 employees and a million end users via B2B deals, the firm is targeting $20 million in revenue by 2025 and considering a future IPO. Quaglini also sees stablecoins as a disruptive force, potentially replacing the SWIFT system for cross-border payments. Unlike US-listed crypto companies that rely on retail trading, Hex Trust’s strategy focuses on providing infrastructure for institutions and avoiding direct exposure to crypto market volatility

Author: CryptoNews
CBDCs + Open Credit: A Three-Layer Model for Privacy, Inclusion, and Audit

CBDCs + Open Credit: A Three-Layer Model for Privacy, Inclusion, and Audit

By separating settlement, credit, and privacy layers, this architectural model for CBDCs aims to prevent surveillance while enabling financial access.

Author: Hackernoon
Can Decentralized Finance Truly Fix Global Credit Inequality, or Will New Forms of Exclusion Emerge?

Can Decentralized Finance Truly Fix Global Credit Inequality, or Will New Forms of Exclusion Emerge?

In 2022, over 200 bank accounts in Canada were frozen without notice, leaving protesters unable to access their money. This event highlighted what many have felt for years: traditional finance isn't just slow or costly, it's a system with hidden gatekeepers who decide who can access money, credit and economic opportunities.

Author: Hackernoon
Financial Inclusion Is a Myth: How Gluwa Make Nigeria Borderless Finance Reality

Financial Inclusion Is a Myth: How Gluwa Make Nigeria Borderless Finance Reality

Gluwa is a decentralised credit infrastructure provider and borderless financial rails builder. It connects global capital investors to local lending institutions, allowing funds to flow across borders more seamlessly than traditional intermediaries permit. Gluwa ledger captures every loan, every repayment, creating an onchain permissioned and transparent record of credit behaviour.

Author: Hackernoon